Jar with Tall, Perforated Stand

Korea

5th century

Earthenware with natural ash deposits

Minneapolis Institute of Art

A ceramic jar with two handles sits atop a tall, perforated stand that tapers towards the base. The stand has multiple tiers with rectangular openings and decorative bands. A ceramic jar with two handles sits atop a tall, perforated stand that tapers towards the base. The stand has multiple tiers with rectangular openings and decorative bands. In the early 300s, Korean potters began constructing multichambered kilns in hillsides. These “climbing kilns, ” as they are now known, were capable of reaching temperatures around 2, 200˚F, which yielded highly durable stoneware. One of the most commonly produced ceramic forms was a pedestal decorated with pierced, geometric patterns and surmounted with a bowl or jar. Discovered during excavations of tombs and palaces, these vessels are believed to have been use